Octavia the Octopus Hanging Planter Crochet Pattern | Tentacle Plant Hanger PDF | Boho Home Decor

 Meet Octavia — the crochet octopus whose 8 tentacles ARE the plant hanger! This completely original design creates a stunning functional hanging planter where the crocheted tentacles replace the macramé strings, holding a real potted plant in style.

Unlike other animal planters, Octavia is fully functional — just slip in your nursery pot, hang and watch your trailing plant weave between the tentacles as it grows. The result is a living work of art.

🐙 WHAT YOU'LL MAKE:
• A fully functional hanging planter (holds a 10–12cm nursery pot)
• 4 long tentacles (30–35cm) + 4 short tentacles (22–26cm) — alternating for natural drape
• Cute smiley face with large 18mm safety eyes + sucker dot texture on every tentacle
• Reinforced double-strand hanging loop — strong enough for a fully watered plant
• Your trailing plant grows through and around the tentacles as it develops!

🌿 BEST PLANTS TO USE:
Pothos · String of pearls · Trailing ivy · Philodendron · Air plants

✿ WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Part 1: Head / pot body (mantle) — full round-by-round instructions
• Part 2: 4 long tentacles with sucker dot embellishment guide
• Part 3: 4 short tentacles
• Part 4: Eyes, face expression guide (4 expression options)
• Part 5: Reinforced hanging loop — load-bearing construction guide
• Part 6: Full assembly + plant styling guide
• 5 colourway guides: Ocean Teal · Deep Purple · Coral Reef · Midnight Navy · Sage Forest
• Gauge + sizing chart · US terms abbreviation key · Plant care and display tips

🧶 MATERIALS NEEDED:
~120g DK weight yarn (main colour) · ~15g cream (sucker dots)
Hook: 4.0mm (body) + 3.5mm (tentacles) · 2 × 18mm black safety eyes
Fiberfill (head dome only — tentacles stay flat) · S-hook for hanging

📐 SKILL LEVEL: Beginner–Intermediate · US Terms · No special stitches

📐 FINISHED SIZE: 60–80cm full hanging length · Pot body ~20cm wide · Tentacles 22–35cm

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always use a plastic nursery pot inside — never put soil directly into the crochet planter.

📥 INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD — PDF delivered immediately after payment. No physical item shipped.

✅ SELLING RIGHTS: Finished items may be sold with credit. Pattern PDF may not be redistributed.

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❓ FAQ:
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Q: Does it actually hold a real plant?
A: Yes! It holds a standard 10–12cm nursery pot. The tentacles support the weight naturally.

Q: What plant works best?
A: Pothos and string of pearls are the most stunning — their vines weave between the tentacles beautifully.

Q: How strong is the hanging loop?
A: The pattern includes a reinforced double-strand loop construction that holds a fully watered plant safely.

Q: Can I sell the finished planter?
A: Yes — with credit to Easy Craft Patterns.

Finished items may be sold with credit. Do not redistribute.
🌸 Usage Rights 🌸
✔️ You may sell finished crochet flowers made with these patterns.
❌ You may NOT resell, share, or distribute the pattern itself.